Despard Road is in London and in Islington district. N19 5NP is located in the Junction electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Despard Road, London, N19 5NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N19 5NW, N19 5NR, N19 5NJ, N19 5NN, N19 5NS, N19 3TX, N19 3TZ, N19 5NH, N19 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N19 5NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 55.6% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 44.4% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N19 5NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.9% | 53.7% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 28.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.4% | 60.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 25.6% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around N19 5NP this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 72.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 8.8% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.8% | 72.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 38.9% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.2% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| White | 73% | 69.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 62.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 62.9% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 15% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 62.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 20.8% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 3.3% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Despard Road was 384.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.8% higher than the Junction average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Despard Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Junction and the 67th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Despard Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,460,000 | 2024-08-30 | £1,391,584 |
| 29 Despard Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,505,000 | 2023-07-21 | £1,486,005 |
| 19 Despard Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2022-07-07 | £876,030 |
| 31 Despard Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-01-31 | £1,066,783 |
| 11 Despard Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £474,000 | 2021-07-23 | £477,846 |
N19 5NP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in N19 5NP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Other | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 30 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Other | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 5,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Highgate Hill , Highgate N19 5NE | 4out of 4 | 190 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hargrave Park Primary School 51 Bredgar Road , N19 5BS | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Park School 106 Hornsey Lane , N6 5EP | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Chester Road , N19 5DH | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School Pemberton Gardens , Upper Holloway N19 5RR | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 2out of 4 | 151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Highgate Hill Holland Walk, Duncombe Road , Archway N19 3EU | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School Highgate Road , NW5 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parliament Hill School Highgate Road , NW5 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,659 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 4,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 5,287 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River College Medical Ifor Ward , Highgate Hill N19 5NF | 4out of 4 | 239 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Channing School The Bank , N6 5HF | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Odyssey House School 2c Northwood Road , London N6 5TN | - not rated | 655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi hill coffee cafe | Hi hill coffee cafe, 24A Highgate Hill | 88 yd | |
| Sushi Wa | Sushi Wa, 28-30 Montdore House | 92 yd | |
| Fabrizio | Fabrizio, Ground Floor | 105 yd | |
| Archie's Café, Bar and Grill | Archie's Café, Bar and Grill, Ground Floor | 109 yd | |
| Pop Coffee | Pop Coffee, Whittington NHS Trust | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlotte Despard | The Charlotte Despard, Ground Floor | 74 yd | |
| Whittington Stone | Whittington Stone, 53 Highgate Hill | 225 yd | |
| Archway Tavern and Live Room | Archway Tavern and Live Room, Ground Floor | 311 yd | |
| Mother Red Cap Public House | Mother Red Cap Public House, 665 Holloway Road | 498 yd | |
| St Johns Tavern | St Johns Tavern, St John's Tavern Public House | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway, 8-10 Junction Road | 402 yd | |
| Chicken Pot | Chicken Pot, Ground Floor Shop | 411 yd | |
| Reina Doner Kebab | Reina Doner Kebab, Ground Floor And Basement | 414 yd | |
| Archway Kebab | Archway Kebab, Ground Floor Front | 445 yd | |
| Planet Kebab | Planet Kebab, Ground Floor | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food group | The Co-Operative Food group, 15-19 Junction Road | 437 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Ground Floor | 444 yd | |
| Whitehall Wines | Whitehall Wines, Ground Floor | 456 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 46 Junction Road | 514 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor 641 - 643 | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius College HORNSEY LANE | 228 yd | |
| Archway Leisure Centre MACDONALD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Dowe Dynamics Gym & Fitness Shop ARCHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Lauderdale House LAUDERDALE HOUSE LAUDERDALE HOUSE HIGHGATE HILL | 464 yd | |
| St Martins College (Closed) Elthorne Road | 537 yd | |
| Caxton House CAXTON HOUSE CAXTON HOUSE ST. JOHN'S WAY | 541 yd | |
| Waterlow Park WATERLOW PARK CENTRE WATERLOW PARK CENTRE DARTMOUTH PARK HILL | tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Channing School HIGHGATE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| City Of London Academy Highgate Hill HOLLAND WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Hargrave Hall Community Centre Hargrave Road | 618 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.